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Which of the following fungi exhibit the characteristics given below?

X - Umbrella shaped fruiting body
Y - Mycelium lies beneath the surface of the soil
Z - Gills are the spore bearing organs

A
Rhizopus
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Mould
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C
Yeast
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D
Mushroom
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Solution

The correct option is D Mushroom
Mushroom are the species of fungi which have umbrella shaped body with a stalk. The mycelium or the hyphae are beneath the layer of the soil. On the lower side of the umbrella, there are gills which produce the spores which are involved in reproduction.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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